Snow Days!!

We've been stuck inside for two days! Joplin got over one foot of snow! Seems like a lot more than that in some places because of the snow drifts! Today were watching movies, right now its the Bourne series!  Let me just say, Sugar hates this snow. I watched her go outside earlier and it looked like she was trying to swim, so I attempted to get out and shovel a path for her. I accomplished a tiny path for her so I decided to shovel the sidewalk and drive-way.. lasted about two minutes. I got our stairs shoveled off but good luck getting to them. While we've been off I've been reading a new book: Love & Respect. It is great! Lots of friends suggested we read it before we got married, just didnt have time!
Today I'm going to try to make baked potato soup! I've seen lots of great recipes but Im going to try this one: You'll need..

• 4  baking potatoes
• 2/3  cup  all-purpose flour
• 6  cups  2% reduced-fat milk
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1  cup  reduced-fat sour cream
• 3/4  cup  chopped green onions, divided
• 6  bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

When you have all that: Preheat oven to 400°.

Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash. Discard skins.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a large Dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes). Add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
Stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup onions. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Sprinkle each serving with cheese, onions, and bacon.
I'll let you know how it turns out! What I really should be doing today is painting or cleaning! We still have a guest bathroom, closet, and master bath to paint! Oh well!